With 2022 now in the past, employers should ensure they are aware of the multitude of new and changed laws that have gone into effect (or will be going into effect shortly) to ensure compliance as we kick off 2023.
As an initial matter, state and local governments continue to lead the charge to higher minimum wage rates and exempt employee salary thresholds. Our updated minimum wage chart, with rates in effect as of January 1, 2023, is available here. Our updated exempt employee salary threshold chart, with rates in effect as of January 1, 2023, is available here.
In addition to continued protections in some jurisdictions for employees who needed to take leave for COVID-19-related reasons, 2022 saw lawmakers pass laws increasing pay equity through pay disclosure laws and curtailing employer use of noncompete agreements. A number of state-paid family and medical leave laws are taking effect, and legal protections for victims of sexual harassment and other forms of discrimination have continued to increase.
For 2023, we anticipate seeing many COVID-19-related laws phased out. We also anticipate seeing more laws mandating pay disclosures, expanded laws protecting against discrimination and harassment, additional restrictions on noncompete agreements and increased protections for employees needing to take leave for family and/or medical reasons.
Now, for the updates!
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